PRIDELY ~ Sarasota-Bradenton

TOP 5 Luxury Cruise Lines for

Your Next Vacation

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

Restaurants

Tutto Fresco

Charming cafe in a house created by movie star Frances Langford that overhangs the river’s edge.

1401 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Phone: (772) 781-5136 | Web: dolphinbar.com

Castaways Gastropub

Bustling tavern offering bar grub such as pizza & burgers, plus craft beers & TVs for sports fans.

911 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Phone: (772) 618-3838 | Web:castawaysfla.com

Shuckers

Island Beach Resort’s upbeat oceanfront hangout offers American fare, a tiki-syle bar & a big deck.

9800 S Ocean Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Phone: (772) 229-3006 | Web: islandbeachresort.com

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Dolphin Bar

Charming cafe in a house created by movie star Frances Langford that overhangs the river’s edge.

1401 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Waldo’s Restaurant

This laid-back landmark with a distinctive, rustic bar serves sea side fare at poolside tables. 3150 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963

Ristorante Claretta

Family-run Italian place serving traditional fare, including home made pasta, & wine in a warm space.

1315 SW Martin Hwy, Palm City, FL 34990

Harry and the Natives

Long-standing eatery serving a simple American menu in funky digs featuring occasional live music.

11910 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

Lures Bar & Grill

Mellow waterfront bar & grill of fering local seafood, an open-air bar & daily happy hours.

3330 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Pietro’s

On the River

Polished seaside spot in the Island Dunes Country Club for American & European cuisine. 8735 S Ocean Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Jan’s Place

Sizable servings of breakfast & lunch fare include fresh-baked goods at this simple American diner.

1990 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

The Hoffmanns

A menu of Traditional German & American fare with wine & beer, & a large outdoor seating area & bar.

3825 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

EVENTS

Mar 4

Cirque Ma’Ceo

Cirque Ma’Ceo is a show that will take your breath away. With a contemporary blend of acrobatics, aerial dance, and equestrian arts, this show is perfect for the entire family. Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

Mar 6

Treasure Coast Garlic Fest

Visitors to the Garlic Fest can spend their day enjoying the foods, shopping and exploring the unique arts and crafts, merchandise vendors and live music! Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

Mar 18

Food Trucks On The Square

Chow Down Food Trucks will present the Best South Florida’s Gourmet Food Trucks at Tradition Square. They will prepare their best dishes with a wide variety of cuisines. Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

Apr 8

Off-Broadway Weekend at the Treasure Coast Theatre

Two Off-Broadway stars bring their one-person shows to the Treasure Coast. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see these talented performers in these hilarious shows. Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

Apr 10

Sunday Fest, the NEW place to be on Sunday

It’s the NEW place to be seen, have fun, listen to music you know by heart, have a great meal, cocktails too, and put on your dancing shoes. Join us at Sunrise Sands Beach Resort! Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

Apr 30

Treasure Coast Seafood Festival – Vero Beach

Calling all seafood lovers! Nothing says Florida like a seafood festival. They are fun, authentic, and the seafood is fresh, often from local waters.

BUDGETING 101

FOUR APPS to help you save money for FREE

1. MINT

Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.

2. GOODBUDGET

Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.

3. EVERYDOLLAR

This apps offers a zero-based budgeting framework that’s simpler than many other apps. You can manually enter incoming and outgoing money throughout the month. Also, you can categorize line items and set reminders.

4. PERSONAL CAPITAL

This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor check ing, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.

Education Trends for 2022

Education has always been one of the leading factors in shaping the future.

We have seen a revolution of sorts in education, with new and unconventional approaches that include collaborative learning, doing away with traditional classrooms, and encouraging harnessing of information from various sources. Check out our list of top education trends to look forward to this year.

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Technology & Software

Technology and software share knowledge with students directly.

Software can be used to help with writing essays or solving math problems, allowing them to learn faster and better than teachers can aid with.

Gamification

Gamification is poised to have a bigger impact than the internet did.

Video games are more engaging and effective at teaching than traditional methods, but it is important to start using them as learning tools.

EVENTS

Enjoy delectable foods of all types cooked fresh onsite. Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

May 6

Treasure Coast Theatre presents The Savannah Sipping Society

Four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim their enthusiasm for life. Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

May 27

Live Music

Enjoy the Acoustic stylings of some of our local musicians and have a fantastic meal and a drink or two. Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

Jun 9

A Contemporary Summer Cabaret

We will be presenting cutting-edge, contemporary selections from current and recent movies and Broadway productions. Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

Jun 10

Cocoa Beach Pirate Festival

Dress like a Pirate or come as you arrr! Great foods & beverages, pirate ships, live music & entertainment and much more! Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

Jul 3

The 4th on The 3rd 4th of July party with contest, games, giveaways, raffles, fireworks show, and much more. Hosted by DJ Nemo. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

PRIDE ALLIANCE OF THE TREASURE COAST

Pride Alliance of the Treasure Coast Inc.’s mission is to promote unity within the Treasure Coast by providing activities, resources, and information to the LGBTQ+ community. PRIDEALLIANCEETC.COM | 772.380.3534

THE SANCTUARY OF THE TREASURE COAST

Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote and unite our community.

SANCTUARYOFTREASURECOAST.ORG

MIDWAY SPECIALTY CARE CENTER

The mission of Midway Specialty Care Center, as a not-for-profit clinic, is to provide our patients a comprehensive infectious disease care center, with primary care, and access to behavioral health services, gynecological care and nutritional support. MIDWAYCARE.ORG

CENTERLINK

CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization and member-based associ ation of LGBTQ centers and other LGBTQ organizations serving their local and regional communities. Our mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers. LGBTCENTERS.ORG

TC BOWLING CLUB

With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential.

TCBOWLINGCLUB.COM | 772.380.3533

PFLAG STUART

We are a Support Group for Parents, Families, Friends and Allies of the LGBTQ+ community Serving the Treasure Coast. PFLAGSTUARTFL.ORG

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Virtual Reality

Students get to experience being in a place they have never been to before.

VR Headsets Learning provides an immersive experience for students, who can learn everything they need right inside the classroom.

TEDx Learning Style

A TEDx learning style can capture students’ interest in learning more.

The TEDx learning style uses the power of technology, innovation, and collaboration to make knowledge accessible in a unique way.

Student-controlled

This is a method for teaching that lets students learn at their own pace.

This allows students to select their coursework and move through a course as quickly or slowly as they would like.

Interactive Blackboards

This is considered a must-have by teachers and students.

By linking tablets or smartboards to projectors, the interactive blackboard creates a surface that can be written on by a pen or stylus.

APARTMENT LIVING

RiverSong Apartment Homes 3

AQUARIUM

MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium 13

BEAUTY

Salted Beauty Co. 3

DENTIST

Waterside Dental 17

EDUCATION

University of South Florida (Sarasota-Manatee Campus) 1

EYEWEAR

iOptics (back outside cover)

FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE

West Florida Insurance (back inside cover)

FARMERS MARKET

Sarasota Farmers Market 3

FITNESS Bar Belles 2

INTERIOR DESIGN

Amy Lou Interiors 13

LAW

MLG Mackey Law Group 11

LGBTQ YOUTH

ALSO Youth 11

MEDITERRANEAN DINING

Apollonia 2

PLUMBING

Monument Plumbing Operations 17

SENIOR LIVING

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay 17

TATTOO

Trap Ink (front cover)

WEDDING PLANNING

NK Productions 8-9